The Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka held a ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day and the 15th anniversary of its establishment.

On the evening of September 25, in Fukuoka City (Japan), the 80th Anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (1945-2025) and the 15th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka (2009-2025) took place. This is a special diplomatic and community event, bringing together senior leaders, local authorities, Japanese friends and more than 50,000 overseas Vietnamese living, studying and working in the Kyushu region.

Báo Quốc Tế•26/09/2025

Tổng Lãnh sự quán Việt Nam ở Fukuoka tổ chức Lễ kỷ niệm 80 năm Quốc khánh và 15 năm thành lập

Mr. Tran Quang Phuong, member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, spoke at the ceremony to celebrate National Day on September 2 and the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, Japan.

The event was attended by: Mr. Tran Quang Phuong, Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Mr. Pham Quang Hieu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Japan; Mr. Hattori Seitaro - Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture; Mr. Isao Kurauchi - Chairman of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly; and Mr. Soramoto Seiki - Member of the House of Representatives of Japan.

The event was also attended by representatives of local departments, branches and sectors; friendship associations, business associations in the Kyushu region; universities, research institutes, experts and business communities in Vietnam and Japan; leaders of associations, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends and partners in the Kyushu, Okinawa and Central-South Japan regions.

Consul General Vu Chi Mai introduced to guests images recording the formation and development journey over the 15 years since its establishment in 2009 of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka.

An important milestone in Vietnam - Japan relations

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong emphasized that over the past 80 years, Vietnam has gone through many difficult stages to become one of the top 35 economies in the world, with a trade scale among the 20 largest countries. Vietnam has participated in 17 free trade agreements, established diplomatic relations with 194 countries and is aiming to become a developed, high-income country by 2045.

The Vice Chairman of the National Assembly affirmed: “On that journey, the companionship of Japan - a trusted and close friend - is indispensable. Vietnam and Japan have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the world since 2023, creating a new foundation for increasingly deeper cooperation.”

Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations were established in September 1973, and have now been 52 years. On that foundation, the two countries have become strategic partners, connecting in many areas from politics, economics, culture to education, science and technology, and are currently expanding to new areas such as digital transformation, green transformation, and innovation.

15 years accompanying the Vietnamese community in Fukuoka

Tổng Lãnh sự quán Việt Nam ở Fukuoka tổ chức Lễ kỷ niệm 80 năm Quốc khánh và 15 năm năm thành lập

Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai assessed that, with the role of a bridge, over the past 15 years, the Consulate General has contributed to bringing the image of Vietnam closer to the Japanese people, while encouraging the spirit of attachment of overseas Vietnamese to their homeland.

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai reviewed the 15-year journey of formation and development of the diplomatic representative agency in the region.

According to 2025 data, Vietnam ranked second in the list of foreign markets that Fukuoka businesses want to expand cooperation with. Exports from Vietnam to Japan reached more than 6.3 billion USD in the first quarter of this year, an increase of more than 12%, a clear demonstration of trust and bilateral economic ties. The opening of a direct flight from Vietnam to Hiroshima in May 2024 will not only shorten the geographical distance, but also strengthen connections between people and businesses, opening up new opportunities for investment cooperation, tourism, cultural and educational exchanges between Vietnam and the Chugoku region. We are continuing to promote the opening of a direct flight to Okinawa.

“Since 2009, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka has always strived to connect the community, protect the rights of our people, and promote trade, investment, labor, culture and education cooperation between Vietnam and Kyushu provinces. Today's achievements are thanks to the valuable support and companionship of the Japanese government and local friends.”

As a bridge, the Consulate General has contributed to bringing the image of Vietnam closer to the Japanese people, while encouraging the spirit of attachment of overseas Vietnamese to their homeland.

Vietnamese and Japanese delegates attending the event took a commemorative photo.

Connecting from Fukuoka – the southern gateway of Japan

On behalf of the local government, Fukuoka Governor Hattori Seitaro affirmed: “Fukuoka has been Japan’s gateway to Asia since the 17th century. The love story between Princess Ngoc Hoa and merchant Araki Sotaro remains a testament to the strong bond between the two nations. Today, Fukuoka continues to wish to accompany Vietnam in new fields such as high technology, semiconductors, smart agriculture and transportation.

At the ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day and the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, a number of individuals and groups were awarded certificates of merit and commemorative medals for their contributions to developing friendly relations, supporting the community and promoting cooperation between the two countries.

Representatives of overseas Vietnamese were moved to share their pride in contributing to the country, and affirmed that they will continue to preserve Vietnamese identity, language and traditions in Japan.

Individuals and groups were awarded certificates of merit and commemorative medals for their contributions to developing friendly relations, supporting the community and promoting cooperation between the two countries.